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New Student Checklists

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Before Orientation and Advising

Reserve an orientation date in MyRED.
Complete pre-advising tasks.
Apply for your NCard (used for campus-wide student identification, authentication and access).
Explore Nebraska’s special interest groups, such as Greek Life and Learning Communities.

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After Orientation and Advising

Set up Two-Factor Authentication (Duo).
Download the Nebraska App.
Complete the online alcohol and drug education program.

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Move-In

Review University Housing information about move-in processes and times.
Check out Big Red Welcome events.
Review your class schedule in MyRED.
Connect to Wi-Fi.
Explore campus.

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Start of the Semester

Attend the first day of classes.
Visit your professors’ office hours.
Pay your student bill in MyRED.
Develop a study routine.
Explore student organizations.

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